Why "Becoming a Geek Leader?"
The problem
Most of us geeks tend to be really great at the technical stuff, but not so great at the "people" stuff. As a result, we struggle to communicate clearly, delegate effectively, manage conflict productively and plan well.
After years of frustration and struggle, I discovered that these critical skills are not magic - they are LEARNABLE, and when I learned them, my team got healthier. My projects got done faster and better. My customers were happier, and my boss gave me more team members and more work.
Why "Becoming a Geek Leader?"
When I moved from being the smartest technical person to being the leader of smart technical people, I struggled. I never learned these skills! In school I studied memory management, compilers, abstract math and data communications theory. I didn't learn about dealing with people.
As a geek, I'm on a mission to figure out better ways to lead others at work and at home. This podcast is all about lessons I learned, lessons I'm learning, and experiences that my clients are wrestling with in the real world.
Who is Tom?
My name is Tom Cooper and I spent more than 20 years working as a hands on technologist and leader in companies from startups to Fortune 500. I'm a geek who personally wrote code, installed equipment, managed development teams and oversaw new product design and launch leading to millions of dollars in sales.
Today I am an executive coach, public speaker and trainer who works with leaders and teams of highly technical experts to help them do a better job leading others.
What about your character?
Have you ever blown it like I did?
The single biggest impact on whether leadership is effective is the honesty of the leader. What work have you done to build your character?
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What if you had a mentor?
If you had mentor – What kind of impact could that have on your career development?
On your income?
On the respect and the recognition that you ought to be receiving, but don’t seem to get?
Check out this quick tip on mentorship
What about jerks?
Are you curious about this mini lesson?
Have you ever met someone who stopped being curious? This week’s lesson may help make sure that doesn’t happen to you!
The one question to ask when you want a raise
We all want to earn more money, right?
But your boss is NOT wondering “How can I pay my team members more?”
In today’s quick tip, I share the one question you can ask that leads to actually getting a raise.
“Hey boss – I really want to earn more money. What can I start to do (or do better) that would allow me to deliver even higher value to the company and easily justify me making more than I currently make?”